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Instructions on
appliancedisposal
0 Disposal of your old
appliance
When replacing your old appliance with a
new one, please comply with the
following:
Old appliances
are not worthless rubbish.
Valuable raw materials
can be reclaimed
by recycling old appliances.
Render your old appliance unusable:
I. Pull out the mains plug,
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with
mains plug,
3. To prevent children from locking
themselves
in the refrigerator and
suffocating, REMOVE THE LOCK.
Professional disposal is required for
refrigerants
in refrigeration appliances and
gases contained
in the insulation. Ensure
that refrigeration tubing and coils
are not
damaged or punctured prior to their
proper disposal.
0 Disposal of packaging
Warning:
Keep children away from the shipping
carton and packaging components.
Danger of suffocation from folding car-
tons and plastic film.
You received your new appliance in a
protective shipping carton.
All packaging
materials
are environmentally friendly and
recyclable. Please contribute to a better
enviro'nment by disposing of packaging
materials in an environmentally-friendly
manner.
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Please ask your dealer or inquire at your
local authority about current means of dis-
posal.
Safety information
Before switching on the
appliance
Please read the operating and installation
instructions carefully. They contain impor-
tant information on how to install, use
and
maintain the appliance.
The manufacturer
is not liable if you fail to
comply with the instructions and warnings
in the operating manual. Please retain
these operating and installation instruc-
tions
as they may be required by a subse-
quent appliance user.
Installing and connecting
the appliance
& Warning!
The appliance contains a small quantity of
the environmentally-friendly but flamma-
ble refrigerant R600a. Ensure that the
re-
frigeration tubing is not damaged during
transportation and installation. Leaking
refrigerant may cause
eye injuries or
ignite.
If refrigerant is leaking out:
-Avoid naked flames and ignition
sources near the leakage.
-Unplug the appliance and ventilate the
room for several minutes.
The more refrigerant
in an appliance, the
larger the room must
be in \'Jhich the
appliance
is situated. If a leak occurs in a
room which
is too smail. a flammable
gas-air mixture
may occur.

The room must be at least 1 m3 per 8 g of
refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant
in
your appliance is indicated on the rating
plate inside the appliance.
In an emergency
• Wash eyes and call a doctor.
•
Keep ignition sparks and naked flames
away from the appliance.
•. Pull out the mains plug and ventilate the
·room thoroughly for several minutes.
Using the appliance
• In the following cases remove the mains
plug or switch
OFF the fuse:
-Defrosting
-Cleaning
Do NOT pull out the plug by tugging the
mains cable.
• Repairs may only
be performed by
qualified customer-service technicians.
Improper repairs may put the user
in
considerable danger.
•
NEVER use electrical appliances inside
the appliance
(e.g. heater, ice-cream
maker,
etc).
• Do NOT stand or support yourself on
the base, drawers or doors, etc.
• Bottles which contain a high percentage
of alcohol must
be sealed and placed
vertically
in the refrigerator.
•
NEVER store products which contain
flammable propellant gases
(e.g.
aerosols) or explosive substances in the
appliance -Explosion hazard!
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• Do NOT allow children to play with the
appliance.
•
If the appliance features a lock, keep
the key out of the reach of children!
•
NEVER use a steam cleaner to defrost
or
clean the appliance. Steam may
come into contact with live components
in the appliance and cause a short-cir-
cuit or
an electric shock.
•
Do NOT allow oil or fat to come into
contact with the plastic components or
door
seal, otherwise the plastic parts
and door
seal could become porous.
•
Do not store bottled or canned drinks
(especially carbonated drinks)
in the
freezer compartment. Bottles
and cans
will explode.
•
Do not put an ice lolly or ice cube
directly from the freezer compartment
into your mouth. Risk of burns from
very low temperatures!
• Never touch frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands could
freeze
to the food!
•
Do not scrape off hoarfrost or stuck
frozen
foQd with a knife or pointed
object. You could damage the refrige-
rant tubing. Leaking refrigerant
may
ignite or cause eye injuries.
General requirements
The appliance is suitable
• for refrigerating and freezing food,
• for making
ice.
The appliance is designed for domestic
use.
The appliance has been
interference-suppressed
in compliance
with
EU Directive 89/336/EEC.
The refrigerant circuit has been tested
for leaks.
This product complies with the relevant
safety regulations for electrical appliances
(EXI 60335/2/24).
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Certain details, in particular appliance
features, may vary depending on the
appliance model.
Fig.O
A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment
1-3
Fascia
4 Rear panel of the refrigerator
compartment (refrigerating unit)
5 Interior light
6 Shelf
7 Vegetable container
8 Storage compartment
9 Butter and cheese compartment
10* Egg rack
11
Bottle storage compartment
12* Freezer tray with ice blocks
13* Frozen-food calendar
14
Freezer drawer
15 Condensation outlet
* (not
all models)
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Fascia
Fig.O
1 On/Off-button
The appliance is switched on when
one
of the temperature display lamps
flashes
or is lit, Fig. D/3a or 3b.
2 Refrigerator compartment
temperature selection button
The refrigerator compartment
temperature can be set from +8
oc
to + 2 oc in 2 OC steps.
Hold
down the button or press until
"super"
is lit on the desired
temperature display lamp,
Fig. D/3a
or 3b.
The freezer compartment
temperature cannot be set
separately.
Lower temperatures
in the
refrigerator compartment also
cause lovver temperatures
in the
freezer compartment.
3a Temperature display lamps
The figures next to the temperature
display larnps indicate refrigerator
compartment temperatures
in oc. The
lit lamp indicates the selected
temperature.
The lamp flashes if the selected
temperature has
still not been
reached.
3b Temperature display lamp "super"
(fast cooling)
VVhen the light is on. super cooling
has started. Super cooling cools the
refrigerator compartment
as cold as
possible for approx. 6 hours. Then the
previously selected temperature
is
automatically mstor-ed.

Switch on super cooling, e.g.:
• before placing large quantities of
fresh food
in the appliance.
•
to cool drinks quickly.
4 super" On/Off button (Fast freezing)
When the button
is illuminated, fast
freezing has started. Fast freezing
is
used to freeze large quantities of fresh
food and, depending on the quantity,
must
be switched on up to 24 hours
before the food
is placed in the freezer
compartment.
In general, 2-3 hours is
adequate. If the max. freezing
capacity
is used, 24 hours are
required. "Fast freeze" cools the
freezer compartment
as cold as
possible for 2112 days. The freezer
compartment drops to a very low
temperature. Then the temperature
selected prior to fast freezing
is
automatically restored.
Note:
"Fast freeze" may also slightly increase
refrigeration of the refrigerator
compartment.
Note:
At ambient temperatures below 20 oc and
during "fast freezing" the interior light may
glow at
e. reduced luminosity when the
door is almost closed (or light switch
pressed). This
is quite normal and can be
ignored.
·Ventilation
Fig. D
The air at the back of the appliance will
heat
up. This warm air must be allowed to
fr"eely escape, otherwise the refrigerating
machine must perform more. This raises
electricity consumption. Hence, the
air-inlet and outlet apertures should never
be covered or blocked off!
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Connecting the
appliance
After installing the appliance, you should
wait at least
V2 hour before switching on
the appliance. While the appliance
is
being transported, the oil in the
compressor may leak into the refrigeration
system.
Clean the interior of the appliance before
using for the first time
(see "Cleaning").
The mains socket should
be easily
accessible. Connect the appliance to
a
220-240 V/50 Hz AC mains supply at
a correctly installed socket. The socket
must
be equipped with a fuse protection
rated 10 A or higher.
If the appliance is to be operated in a
non-European country, check that the
voltage and current type indicated
on
the rating plate correspond with the
specifications of your power supply.
The rating plate
is situated in the
bottom left-hand side of the appliance.
The mains connection cable may be
replaced by an electrician only.
& Warning! ·
The appliance may not, under any
circumstances, be connected to
electronic energy-saving plugs
(e.g. Ecoboy; Sava Plug) and to power
inverters which convert direct current
to 230 V alternating current (e.g. solar
energy systems, power networks
on
ships).
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Switching on the
appliance
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Press button Fig. fJ/1. Temperature lamp
blinks +4
°C. The appliance starts to cool,
the interior light
is switched on when the
door
is opened.
Selecting the temperature
The refrigerator compartment
temperature
is set in the factory to +4 °C.
The set values can be changed,
see description ofthe control panel:
2 Temperature adjustment button.
We recommend a setting of +4
°C.
Perishable food should not be stored
warmer than +4
OC.
Operating tips
• The sides of the housing are sometimes
heated slightly. This prevents
condensation
in the area of the door
seal.
• While the refrigerating unit
is running,
beads of water or frost form on the rear
ofthe refrigerator compartment.
It is not
necessary to scrape off the frost or wipe
off the beads of water. The rear panel
defrosts automatically.
The condensation
is conveyed down
the drainage channel, Fig.
Dl! A, to the
refrigerating unit where
it evaporates.
•
If the air humidity is high, condensation
may form
in the refrigerator
compartment, especially on the
gla.ss
shelves. If this is the case, pack or wrap
the food and select a lower temperature
in the refrigerator compartment.
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• If you cannot open the freezer
compartment door immediately after
closing
it, wait 2-3 minutes until the
partial vacuum has equalised.
• The refrigeration system may cause
several areas of the freezer shelves to
frost quickly. This does not affect
function or power consumption.
The appliance does not require
defrosting until the entire surface
ofthe freezer shelf
is covered with
more than 5 mm of frost or ice.
Switching offthe
appliance
Press button Fig. fJ/1. Temperature
display lamp Fig. fJ/3a goes out. The
cooling process and the lighting are
thereby switched off.
Disconnecting the
appliance
If the appliance is not to be used for
a prolonged period:
I . Pull out the mains plug
2. Cleaning the appliance
3. Leave the appliance door open.
Rearranging
the interior
If required, the interior shelves and the
door containers can be r.epositioned: pull
the shelf forwards, lower and swivel out
sideways Fig.
D. Lift the container and
remove Fig.
D.

Usablecapacity:
According to the current standard the
usable capacity excluding interior
features
is:
For the whole appliance:
KGV
26 ../KG26V. . 186 I
KGV
31 .. /KG31 V.. 186 I
KGV 32 .. /KG32V.. 182 I
KGV 35 .. /KG35V.. 232 I
Freezer compartment:
KGV
26 .. /KG26V ..
KGV 31 .. /KG31V ..
KGV 32 .. /KG32V ..
KGV 35 .. /KG35V ..
541
91 I
121 I
91 I
The usable capacity including interior
features
is:
For the whole appliance:
KGV
26 .. /KG26V ..
KGV 31 .. /KG31 V ..
KGV 32 .. /KG32V ..
KGV 35 .. /KG35V ..
Freezer compartment:
KGV
26 .. /KG26V ..
KGV 31 .. /KG31 V ..
KGV 32 .. /KG32V ..
KGV 35 .. /KG35V ..
Special features
(not all models)
1721
1721
1681
2171
481
781
991
781
Vegetable container with temperature
and humidity regulator
Fig.D/A
For long-term storage:
Regulator
to left, ventilation is open,
temperature and air humidity drop.
For short-term storage:
Regulator
to right, ventilation is closed,
temperature and air humidity rise.
Partition in the vegetable container
Fig.D/8
If the partition is not required, lift the
partition and slide
all the way to the right
onto the wall of the vegetable container.
Drawer for sausage and cheese
Fig.O
The drawer can be removed for adding
and removing food. Lift the drawer and
pull out. The drawer holder can be
adjusted.
Bottle holder
Fig.D
The bottle holder prevents bottles from
falling over when the
door is opened and
closed.
Bottle shelf
Fig.~l
Bottles can be stored securely on the
bottle shelf. The holder can be adjusted.
Storing offood
Take note of the cold zones·
in the refrigerating zone!
Due to the air circulation in the
refrigerating zone, zones with different
temperatures are produced:
• Coldest zones
are on the rear walls and are found,
according to model, between the printed
side arrows and the glass shelf below
Fig. WA or between both arrows
Fig.WB.
Note: Store the most sensitive foods in the
coldest zones (e.g. fish, sausage, meat).
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• Warmest zone
is near the door at the top.
Note: Store the following
in the warmest
zone, e.g. cheese and butter. When
serving, the cheese keeps it aroma and
the butter remains spreadable.
When storing the food, note
that food is well wrapped or covered over.
In this way, the aroma, colour and
freshness remain. Apart from which, the
transfer of taste and dying of plastic parts
is avoided.
Store in the following
manner:
• On the storage shelves in the
refrigeration zone (from
top to bottom):
bread, ready made foods, milk produce,
meat and sausage
• In the vegetable container:
vegetables, salad and fruit
•
In the door (from top to bottom):
butter, cheese, eggs, tubes, small
bottles, large bottles, milk, fruit juice
containers.
Freezing and storing
frozen food
Buying frozen food
The packaging must not be damaged.
Note the sell-by date.
The temperature
in the supermarket
freezer should be
-18 oc or lower.
Transport the frozen food
in an insulating
bag, where possible and put it quickly into
the freezer compartment.
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Freezing food
Freezing capacity:
(on the wire shelves).
KGV 26../KG26V.
KGV
31 ../KG31V ..
KGV 32../KG32V ..
KGV 35../KG35V ..
KGV 70 ..
4 kg/24 h
6 kg/24 h
6 kg/24 h
6 kg/24 h
6 kg/24 h
Food should be frozen solid as quickly
as possible. To retain vitamins, nutritional
value, appearance and flavour, do not
exceed max. freezing capacity.
If freezing
food
in the freezer drawers, the max.
freezing capacity
is reduced slightly.
Use the lowest tray only to store frozen
food.
Freezing fresh food
Several hours before placing fresh food in
the freezer compartment, switch on "fast
freeze".
When freezing, use only food which
is
fresh and unblemished. Use airtight pak-
kaging so that you
don't lose any taste or
allow the food to become too dry.
How to package food
properly:
1. Place the food in the wrapping.
2. Squeeze out all air.
3. Seal the wrapping well.
4. Write on the package the contents and
the date
of freezing.
The following are not suitable for use
as packaging:
wrapping paper, greaseproof paper,
cellophane, refuse bags, used shopping
bags.

The following are suitable for
packaging:
plastic film, polythene tube-film,
aluminium foil and freezer tins
These products can
be bought at
a specialist outlet.
Suitable for sealing are:
elastic bands, plastic clips, string,
cold-resistant tape or such
like.
E?ags and tube-film of polythene may be
sealed with a film sealer. ·
Storing frozenfood
• To ensure good air circulation in the
appliance, push
in the freezer drawers
all the way.
• If large quantities of food are to be
stored in the freezer, all the freezer
drawers (except the bottom
one) can be
taken out of the appliance and the food
stored directly on the freezer shelves. To
remove afreezer drawer, pull out
all the
way, lift at the front and remove.
Storageduration
To retain the quality of the frozen food, do
not exceed the permitted storage duration
at
-18 °C.
Fish, cold meats, Up to 6 months
ready meals, cakes
and pastries
·--
Cheese, poultry, Up to 8 months
meat
Vegetables, fruit
Up to 12 months
Frozen-foodcalendar
Fig(9
(not all models)
To avoid the quality of the frozen food
being diminished,
it is important that the
allowable storage duration
is not
exceeded. The storage duration depends
on the type of the frozen food. The values
next to the symbols represent the
permissible storage duration for the
respective frozen food
in months. In the
case of oven-ready frozen meals which
are available
in stores, the production
date or the "Best Before" date should
be
observed.
Ice block
Fig. i])!A
(not all models)
The
ice block slows down the thawing
process
of the frozen food in the event of
a power failure or malfunction.
Place the
ice block directly on the food
in the top
compartment.
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Making ice
Warning
Do NOT use an electric ice-cream maker
in the freezer compartment.
Making ice cubes
Ice-cube trays are available from
specialist outlets.
Fill ice-cube tray 3A full of water and place
in the freezer compartment. To loosen the
ice cubes, hold ice-cube tray under
running water or twist it slightly.
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Defrosting frozen
produce
Depending on the type of food and
intended
use, frozen produce can be
defrosted:
• At room temperature,
•
In a refrigerator,
• In an electric oven, with/without fan
assisted hot-air,
•
In a microwave
Note
Do NOT refreeze food which is beginning
to defrost or which has already defrosted.
Only food which
is subsequently prepared
(cooked or fried) may
be refrozen.
No longer store the frozen produce for the
max. storage period.
Thawing and cleaning
theappliance
Clean the refrigerator compartment once
a month. The freezer compartment should
be cleaned whenever the appliance is
defrosted.
·&. Risk of electric shock
NEVER use a steam cleaner. If live
components come into contact with
condensing steam, they
may short-circuit
or cause
an electric shock.
Do not remove hoarfrost with a knife or
pointed implement.
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Do not damage the refrigeration tubing.
Leaking refrigerant may cause
eye injuries
and
is flammable.
Do NOT place any electric appliances or
naked flames
in the appliance.
Defrostthe freezer
compartment
• Store the freezer drawers and the food
in a cool location. Place an ice block
(if enclosed) on the food.
• Pull out the mains plug.
• Typ A Fig. ml! A
Place the empty freezer tray on the
bottom shelf to catch the melting
ice.
Typ B Fig. ml/8
Empty the bottom freezer drawer, place
under the condensation outlet and fold
out the condensation drainage channel
to collect the water.
• When the appliance has been
defrosted, empty the water which has
collected
in the freezer drawer. Mop up
any water in the bottom of the freezer
compartment with a sponge.
Defrosting sprays
Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
& Warning
Defrosting sprays may form explosive
gases and/or contain solvents
or
propellants which corrode plastic and/or
may
be a health hazard.
Defrosting aid
• Place a pan of hot water on a base in
the freezer compartment.

Cleaning
the appliance
• Pull out the mains plug.
• Clean with water and a little detergent.
• Re-insert the mains plug and/or reset
the fuse.
Clean the door seal with water only and
dry thoroughly.
Water used for cleaning must not drip
onto the fascia
or light, or run through the
drain hole into the evaporation pan.
Do NOT use abrasive or acidic cleaning
agents
or solvents.
The shelves and containers are not
dishwasher-proof; they could warp.
Importantcare information
for stainless steel
appliances
Use "Chromo!" cleaning agent for
· cleaning stainless steel surfaces.
This cleaning agent
is available on the
market under the name "Chromo!"
or from
your customer service under
ident-no. 310359 as a 500 ml spray can
or under
ident-no. 166787 as a 50 ml trial can.
To prevent damage
to the surfaces, under
no circumstances use abrasive sponges,
metal brushes, sharp-edged implements
or scouring agents. Chemically aggressive
.cleaning agents, such
as defrosting
sprays, oven sprays, solvents
or stain
removers must not be used either.
The stainless steel surface should be
cleaned
in the direction of the grain.
Tipsfor saving energy
• Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated room, but not
in direct
sunlight and not near a heat source
(e.g. radiator, cooker, etc.). If required,
use
an insulating plate.
• Allow warm food and drinks
to cool
down before placing in the appliance!
• Open and close the
door as briefly as
possible.
• A layer
of hoarfrost in the freezer
compartment will impair refrigeration
of the frozen food and increase power
consumption. Defrost the appliance
regularly.
• Occasionally clean the rear
of the
appliance with a vacuum cleaner
or
paint brush to prevent an increased
power consumption.
Operating noises
Completelynormal noises
Humming noise -refrigerating unit is
running.
nz
Bubbling, whirring or gurgling noises -
refrigerant is flowing through the
refrigeration tubing.
Clicking noise - motor is switching on or
off.
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Noises which can easily be
eliminated
The appliance is not standing level
Please use a spirit-level to ensure that the
appliance
is standing level. Adjust the
threaded feet or place something
underneath to bring the appliance
level.
The appliance is crowded
Please leave clearance between the
appliance
and surrounding furniture
or appliances.
Drawers, baskets or storage surfaces
are unsteady or stick.
Please check that the removable parts
are correctly in position and reinsert if
necessary.
The containers are touching
Place the bottles or containers a little
apart.
Eliminating minorfaults yourself
Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following
information.
Customer service
will charge you for advice, even if the appliance is still under
guarantee!
Fault Possible cause
Interior light does not The bulb is defective.
function;
the refrigerating unit is
running. ·
Floor of the refrigerator
compartment is wet.
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Light switc~1 is sticking. Fig. iU/8
The condensation outlet is blocked.
Fig.m
Remedial action
Replace bulb
1. Pull out the mains plug or
disconnect the fuse.
2. Slide cover grille forwards and
remove Fig.IW A.
3. Change the bulb
(Replacement bulb, 220-240 V
a.c., E14 bulb holder, see
defective bulb for wattage).
Check whether it can be moved.
Clean the condensation channel
and outlet Fig. m, (see Cleaning
the applia.nce).
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Fault Possible cause Remedial action
The temperature in the
Temperature has been set too low.
Increase the temperature.
refrigerator
If large quantities of fresh food are
Do not exceed max. freezing
compartment is too
cold.
being frozen, the temperature in the capacity.
refrigerator compartment drops
temporarily, ·as the refrigerating unit
runs for a long time.
"super" display flashes;
When the appliance is switched on.
When the set temperature has been
Temperature in the
reached, the "super" display stops
refrigerator
flashing.
compartment is too
The display may flash without any
high.
risk to the frozen food:
• if the appliance door is opened
frequently.
• Large quantities of food have
been placed in the freezer
compartment.
The refrigerating unit
. Large quantities of fresh food are
Do not exceed max. freezing
is switching on more
being frozen.
capacity.
frequently and for
The ventilation openings have been Remove obstacles.
longer.
covered.
Refrigerator has no
On/Off button has not been
Press the On/Off button.
cooling capacity.
switched on.
Power failure; the fuse has been
Check whether the power is on,
switched off; the mains plug has not check the fuses.
been inserted properly.
The interior light glows Ambient temperature is below 20 OC The interior light goes out again at
at a reduced luminosity
or fast freeze has been switched on.
ambient temperatures above 20 OC
when the door is almost
Not a fault!
or after fast freeze has been
closed (or light switch switched off.
depressed).
Customerservice (E-number)
and production number
(FD-number) of your appliance.
.·Please check your telephone book or the
customer-service list for your nearest
customer-service facility.
When
contacting customer service, please
·ALWAYS quote the product number
These numbers
can be found on the
rating plate. Fig.
1m
To prevent unncessary call-outs, please
assist customer service by quoting the
product and production numbers. This
will save you additional costs.
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